Explorers

Since 1988, the Marietta Police Department Explorer Post 2 has been a program for young men and women interested in learning about careers in law enforcement. Explorers learn about career opportunities and duties in a classroom environment and through hands-on field experiences. Meeting presentations include training on police duties, forensic sciences, self-defense, investigations and firearms.

The Marietta Police Explorer Unit is an auxiliary unit of the Marietta Police Department assigned to the Community Response Unit. By being part of the Community Response Unit, the unit strives to help the Marietta communities in safety-related issues such as assisting in community outreach police service (COPS) areas, helping the Marietta school system with security issues at special events, fingerprinting Marietta's children and helping improve the community.

Basic requirements for entry

Be between the ages of 14 and 21

Have graduated from the eighth grade

Have at least a 2.0 GPA or C average in school

Live in or around Marietta, Ga.

Have no criminal record or background

Be in good standing at school

Be interested in law enforcement as a career option or personal interest

Be in good standing with the Marietta Police Department and all of its officers and staff

Not be affiliated with any cults, gangs or organized crime

Not be affiliated with any other police Explorer posts or units

Not using illegal narcotics of any type

Marietta Police Explorer Training

Traffic and crowd control

Patrol procedures

Domestic intervention

Accident investigation

First aid / CPR

Criminal investigation

Traffic stop procedures

Building search procedures

Investigative tactics

Officer safety

Narcotics identification

Crime scene investigation

Community policing

Court system

Handcuffing procedures

Communications

Firearms safety / shooting

Self-defense tactics

Leadership training

Physical fitness training

Georgia criminal law

Narcotics prevention efforts

The Marietta Police Explorers meet every Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. for uniform inspection, training, discussions and to plan different projects and events they participate in all year long

The Marietta Police Explorers are active in training to maintain and improve their capabilities and level of knowledge. We train in all aspects of law enforcement.